Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 143,252, making it the fifth-most populous county in Mississippi. Its county seat is Pascagoula. The county was named for Andrew Jackson, general in the United States Army and afterward President of the United States.
Jackson County is included in the Pascagoula, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located at the southeastern tip of the state. The county has sandy soil and is in the Piney Woods area. It borders the state of Alabama on its east side.
The county was severely damaged by both Hurricane Camille in August 1969 and Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, which caused catastrophic effects.
| Name: | Jackson County |
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| FIPS code: | 28-059 |
| State: | Mississippi |
| Founded: | 1812 |
| Named for: | Andrew Jackson |
| Seat: | Pascagoula |
| Largest city: | Pascagoula |
| Total Area: | 1,043 sq mi (2,700 km²) |
| Land Area: | 723 sq mi (1,870 km²) |
| Total Population: | 143,252 |
| Population Density: | 140/sq mi (53/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.co.jackson.ms.us |
Jackson County location map. Where is Jackson County?
Jackson County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,043 square miles (2,700 km), of which 723 square miles (1,870 km) is land and 321 square miles (830 km) (31%) is water. It is the largest county in Mississippi by total area.
Despite the county’s name, Jackson County does not contain the City of Jackson, the latter is located in Hinds County.
Major highways
- Interstate 10
- U.S. Highway 90
- Mississippi Highway 57
- Mississippi Highway 63
- Mississippi Highway 609
- Mississippi Highway 611
- Mississippi Highway 613
- Mississippi Highway 614
Jackson County Topographic Map
Jackson County Satellite Map
Jackson County Outline Map
